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Why Choose a River Cruise?

We are more than just a travel company: we are a well-travelled collective - some might even call us "obsessed" - but is that really such a bad thing? 

To us, every river cruise is a chance to share our favorite places with our favorite people - and we've gotten pretty good at planning the perfect trip. We personally select every aspect of your vacation - you'll mingle with the locals, hear the stories that our history books don't cover and try regional dishes that are hard to pronounce but oh-so-easy to love. 

Taking the road less travelled - or in this case, river - offers a chance to see swathes of rural countryside, tiny towns you've never heard of and some of Europe's most beautiful inland cities from a fresh perspective. With constantly changing scenery river cruises offer a journey that's as memorable as the destinations. Explore our European river cruises that wind their way through vine-clad valleys and open your eyes to new histories, customs, and traditions. 

Discover River Cruising With Riviera Travel

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European River Cruise Ships

Take a closer look at Rivera Travel's fleet of five-star river cruise ships sailing Europe's most beautiful waterways - expect spacious cabins and suites.

Explore European river cruise ships

Meet Our River Cruise Team

Our onboard crew offers a friendly face and an unparalleled standard of service throughout your river cruise. Find out more about our river cruise team here.

Meet our river cruise team
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River Cruise Onshore Experiences

We plan our itineraries to ensure we're catering to those interests that make a culture unique. Perfecting every excursion to ensure you get the most out of your onshore adventures.

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The Rivers We Sail

From the scenic Seine to the mighty Danube, and the historic Nile, each river we sail on has something different to offer.

Explore the rivers we sail on
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Best European River Cruise Deals

See the latest European river cruise deals, with limited-time offers, exclusive savings, and added value across a wide range of departures.

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Book a European Cruise with Confidence

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Vacation Happiness Guarantee

If you're not happy by the end of the second day, we'll arrange and cover your return trip and refund the full cost of your vacation.

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Your Money is Safe and Secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected.

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24/7 Access to Support Team

We're on hand before and during your vacation. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Unbeatable Value for Money

40 years' experience and historic supplier relationships, together with the scale of our operation, ensures your vacation will always be unbeatable value for money.

Your Dream European Cruise: Get our Brochure

With so many European river, solo, yacht and grand tour vacations to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one. Get inspired and start planning your next getaway with our latest brochure.

 To order a printed copy of our brochure, please click here.

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